CareerPlan

Mission Manager (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CAFull-time$155k2026-10-10 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Serve as the main technical and programmatic point of contact for government customers, leading mission planning, integration, testing, and on-orbit operations for Starshield payloads.

Role type

Senior Mission Manager (National Security)

Builds

Deployable satellite communication and earth observation solutions for government clients

Domain

Aerospace / National Security / Satellite Communications

Required skills

Program management, Systems engineering, Government acquisitions, Mission design, Cross-functional coordination, Contract negotiation, Technical risk management, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Launch vehicle experience, Spacecraft integration, Process innovation, Technical negotiation, Management leadership

Technologies

Starlink, Launch vehicles, Spacecraft, Hosted payloads

Responsibilities

Lead programmatic aspects from contract award through on-orbit operations; Support proposal efforts and align with strategic vision; Coordinate internal teams for mission planning and verification; Plan and lead customer reviews on complex designs and trade studies; Collaborate with engineering on vehicle readiness and launch dates.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC